12 Questions
What does effacement refer to in the context of labor?
Thinning of the cervix
How is the intensity of contractions described in the text?
Related to how strong the contraction is
What hormone stimulates uterine contractions during labor?
Oxytocin
How are Braxton Hicks contractions differentiated from true labor contractions?
True labor contractions are usually mild at the beginning
When does effacement usually occur in relation to dilation during labor?
Effacement leads dilation in progression
What is one way to monitor the frequency of contractions during labor?
By tracking how long each contraction lasts
During the first stage of labor, which phase is characterized by regular contractions every 5-10 minutes, cervical dilation of 2cm, and 50% effacement?
Latent Phase
What is the term used for the irregular, intermittent contractions that are not progressive in effacement or dilation of the cervix?
Braxton Hicks
Which type of rupture of membranes occurs before the onset of labor and poses an increased risk of infection?
PROM
What physiological changes are characteristic of cervical ripening during the first stage of labor?
Cervix softens and stretches to allow fetus passage
What defines the second stage of labor in terms of milestones?
From complete dilation to birth of newborn
What is a common symptom during true contractions that differentiates them from other types of contractions?
Discomfort in back radiating around to abdomen
Learn about the effects that occur when the fetus begins to settle into the pelvic inlet, known as 'engagement'. Explore symptoms like increased pelvic pressure, urinary frequency, leg cramps, and more. Understand Braxton Hicks contractions and how to differentiate them from true labor contractions.
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